5K
Sun 17 May 2026 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Smash Sherwood | 5K

Smash Sherwood 5K is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

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  • Sun 17 May 2026
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield
5K

10:00

Age 14 & over

£25

  • 5 km trail running + 57 m ascent

Event overview

On the morning of the event, you can collect your race number and timing chip before heading off to the pre-race group warm-up. Each race will start at different times, and the MC will call you to the starting line when yours is about to start.

Runners at Smash Sherwood can expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots. The marshalls will also be dotted throughout the forest trail as you take in the incredible sights of the forest. So what are you waiting for? Enter now!

This event is part of Smash Sherwood .

Event community

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Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators

Route

  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Navigation not required
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Sherwood Pines
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9JL
UK

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

Included

  • Race pack (inclusive of race number, timing chip and safety pins)
  • Finisher medal
  • Finisher t-shirt
  • Post-race hydration
  • Light refreshments will be available on the day

Sustainability

  • Lift sharing advised

Fundraising

  • Fundraising optional

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising optional

You must be 4 or older to take part in the mini miler event. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and tickets will include a chaperone place in the race.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£25.00

Enter now

Other races at event

  • Sun 17 May
  • #1 of 4
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield
Junior Race

10:10

Age 4 & over

FREE-£15

  • 1 mile trail running + 14 m ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • #3 of 4
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield
10K

09:45

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km trail running + 104 m ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • #4 of 4
Sherwood Pines, Mansfield
16K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£40

  • 16 km trail running + 194 m ascent
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